When it comes to cats, scratching is natural. Just because its natural doesn't mean that your house has to become a disaster area of ripped curtains, scratched furniture, and frayed rugs. Since scratching is natural, and healthy, scratching should be encouraged, it is important to give your kitty an appropriate place to scratch such as a scratching post. The post should be something that the cat can stretch their body, be stable, and have a satisfying texture for scratching.
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